Liverpool host relegation threatened Nottingham Forest in their first game back after the international break.
Arne Slot’s side find themselves eighth in the table after a spate of poor form that has seen the Reds win just once in their last five Premier League games.
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The Merseysiders thought they had arrested their slide with victory over Aston Villa, followed by a morale-bolstering 1-0 win against Real Madrid in the Champions League.
However, they were brought back down to Earth with a bump as they were humbled 3-0 by Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium.
A win against struggling Forest would go a long way for the champions, who begin the weekend eight points adrift of league leaders Arsenal.
Date, kick-off time and venue
Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest is scheduled for a 3pm GMT kick-off today, Saturday, November 22, 2025.
The match will take place at Anfield, Liverpool.
Where to watch Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest
TV channel: In the UK, the game will not be televised live as it lands during the 3pm Saturday blackout.
Live blog: However, you can follow all the action on matchday via Standard Sport’s live blog.
Free highlights: The Sky Sports app and YouTube channel will show highlights from 5.15pm with Match of the Day broadcasting on BBC One at 10.20pm GMT.
Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest team news
Liverpool first-choice goalkeeper Alisson Becker is available after missing the last seven games across all competitions with a hamstring issue.
The Brazilian limped off in the Champions League defeat by Galatasaray back in September, with Giorgi Mamardashvili deputising in his place.
Meanwhile, Florian Wirtz and Conor Bradley picked up muscle injuries during the international break to join Jeremie Frimpong and Giovanni Leoni on the sidelines.
For Forest, Sean Dyche has had to contend with absentees aplenty since his arrival in the dugout at the City Ground.
Ola Aina is back in training but the trip to Anfield is too soon for a return to action, while Douglas Luiz and on-loan Arsenal defender Oleksandr Zinchenko remain sidelined.
Chris Wood is set for a scan on a knee injury to determine his involvement and Callum-Hudson Odoi is expected to be available for selection.
Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest prediction
Sean Dyche has instantly made Forest harder to play against, but a trip to Anfield is always a tough test.
Liverpool need to get their summer signings firing, with Alexander Isak having hit just one goal since his record move from Newcastle.
You would imagine that the Reds will have enough star quality to see this one through.
Liverpool to win, 3-1.
Head to head (h2h) history and results
Liverpool wins: 60
Nottingham Forest wins: 32
Draws: 30
Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest match odds
Liverpool to win: 2/5
Nottingham Forest to win: 5/1
Draw: 3/1
Odds via Betfair (subject to change).
